Spalted Timbers - are timbers that are in the process of decaying, mostly from trees which have been down for a period of time and have been left in contact with the ground. The tree is then attacked by fungi (now inactive) which burrows into the wood and starts the decaying process. The side effects of this natural process are the familiar black lines which occur on a variety of timbers. Reclaimed Timbers - are timbers reclaimed and purchased from known reclamation yards in kent. On occasion some timbers have knots removed.

Fallen Timbers - are from trees that have fallen naturally during adverse weather conditions, or have been felled by authorised tree surgeons in kent.Wood Veneer - is used to give furniture or other materials a fine wood grain appearance. It is also used to make plywood, which consists of thin layers of wood veneer glued together. Wood veneer comes in very thin sheets, less than 3 mm thick, and is made of various species of finished or unfinished wood. Medium-Density Fibreboard - (MDF) is manufactured from broken down hardwood or (engineered wood) softwood fibres. Often combined with wax and a resin, subjected to high temperature and pressure to form panels. MDF - is more dense than plywood.Wood Finishes - All internal items have been finished in either oil, wax, lacquer or painted in high quality paint to suit their particular needs and uses. All external items are finished in high quality wood care finish in varying colours. New timber will be pretreated and finished after assembly.

Waxed And Oil Finishes -Wax and oil are probably the oldest forms of wood finishes and the most pleasing of natural finishes. Oil is the more suitable for heat and water resistance.Lacquered Finish - Lacquer is used for low heat and water resistance, this gives a more modern finish to items.

Le Tonkinois Varnish - is a natural oil-based varnish, using Chinese formula dating back two or three centuries. It brings out the natural beauty of the timber, which doesn't crack or flake off.